Over 25 Years of History
Our History
History of Faith Temple NFCOG
Trinity, Church of Saints in Christ was organized on December 31, 1999, under the leadership of Bishop Forrest R Nance Jr. (Elder at that time); God gave Elder Nance a vision of different faces within the body of our Lord Jesus Christ and told him that the Saints needed to be trained. Under the supervision of Bishop Ivan Grant Sr, Bible Study was started in his home. Services expanded to include a Youth and Men Fellowship Service and overflowed into outdoor tent services as attendance grew.
In 2000, The Church received an invitation from Elder Elvin Witherspoon and Evangelist Isabelle E. Grant, (Youth President), to attend the National Youth Fellowship Convention in Orlando, Florida. The Church walked by faith, not by sight, and attended the convention. God has been opening doors for the church every step of the way. In 2003, when the National Fellowship Churches of God expanded to include membership levels in its supporting churches, God led Elder Nance for the church to become a Covenant Member and he bears the distinction of being a Founding Member of the Nation of NFCOG. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the support of both his wife and Apostle Grant, the church grew and quickly became an asset to the community. The church eventually found a building and moved to 1346 Caledon Rd King George, VA In 2004, Saints In Christ hosted NFCOG’s 8th Holy Convocation, and again in 2009 for NFCOG’S 13th Holy Convocation and Uth4 Christ Summer Camp where they worked together and prepared food for the camper and saints during camp. Elder Nance and the member of the Saints In Christ family work faithfully in King George, VA until God's release in 2010. While seeking God to see what to do next, Mother Wilma Nance started to travel down to Northern Neck Region. She decided to stop by a church in Westmoreland County, Mount Olive Holiness Church, where she met Elder Paul Smith and First Lady Edith Smith. Mother was so excited that she went back and told Bishop that he had to come and see for himself! Bishop Nance and the Saints work faithfully, ushering, cleaning, and whatever they found their hand to do. No job was too small. They worked with Pastor Paul Smith until the doors of Mount Olive Holiness Church closed in 2013. Now known as the “Richmond County Crew”, they never lost their faith. They picked up people at each mile marker along the way Deaconess Tracy McClain at Saints In Christ, The Late Emeritus Paul Smith, First Lady Edith Smith, and The Late Deaconess Carolyn Churchill at Mount Olive. God had a work that had to be accomplished in the Northern Neck Region of Virginia, so He called two men Bishop Forrest Nance, Jr. and Emeritus Paul Smith to form a church in Warsaw, Virginia. They sought direction from Apostle Ivan Grant, Sr., and Faith Temple National Fellowship Churches of God was established on October 1, 2013. From the first service until now, the Spirit of God has moved and added souls to this part of the vineyard. Faith Temple has governed themselves by the scripture, “Zechariah 4:6; “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts”. With the help of The Late Deaconess Carolyn Churchill (Sister at the time), Mother Wilma Nance, Mother Edith Smith, Deaconess Tracy McClain, and Mother Victoria Nance, they prayed and fasted to get direction from God as to the location of the church. God moved on their petition and the building was revealed through Mother Wilma Nance, 15681 History Land Hwy in Warsaw VA. God blessed Faith Temple with new pews for the renovation of the sanctuary, a dining area, classrooms, a complete kitchen, and plenty of room for growth. Since the opening of the doors, Faith Temple has prospered spiritually and physically. Knowing that it takes the Word of God to establish the Disciples of Christ, Prayer and Bible Study were established immediately on Tuesday nights. They had their first outreach ministry led by The Late Deaconess Carolyn Churchill and Mother Wilma Nance to provide coffee and donuts at the church as an introduction to the community. Faith Temple hosted the Day of Assembly for the National Fellowship Churches of God, Inc. (The NATION of NFCOG), in Mar 2014. God instructed the leadership to have a revival for the entire month of April 2014, with Apostle Ivan Grant, Sr., Bishop Scottie Jackson, Elder James Proctor, Elder Cheryl Miller, and Overseer Elder Elvin Witherspoon. Souls were added to the kingdom with signs, wonders, and miracles being performed by God. The church enjoyed its first picnic in July 2014 with games, plenty of good food, and refreshments. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the bond of fellowship and unity was displayed throughout the day. Because of the dedication and the desire of the people to be at the 18th National Fellowship Churches of God, Inc. “Holy Convocation” God allowed all the members to be in attendance and experience the move of God. Elder Landzaat Wright (Brother at the time), started to travel to Warsaw in 2014 and eventually moved there in 2016. He serves as Sunday School Teacher for the Teen and Young Adult Class, Faith Temple Youth Director, and church musician. In 2015, a question was asked, “How are we going to get to Holy Convocation this year”, God answered and blessed us with two buses for the Saints to travel and use for the Uth4Christ camp. In May of 2016, we hosted our first Man Fellowship Service Overseer Elvin Witherspoon did lessons and brought the word. In 2017, we once again hosted NFCOG’s 21st Holy convocation and Uth4 Christ summer camp. All Hands was on Deck as they prepare food and other activities for the campers and the Saints. In 2018, God placed on Bishop's heart to have two Crusades. Our "Warsaw Crusade" in April and "Crusade for Souls" in September, we had many speakers in an 8-day period. Pastor Cheryl Miller, Pastor Anthony Conley, Evangelist Vivian Paulette Smith, Bishop Scottie E. Jackson, and Apostle Ivan L. Grant Sr, many lives were changed by the words that were preached doing the Crusades. In June, we had our Men's Prayer Breakfast. Minister Jerome Comer from New St. Mark AFCOG in Norfolk VA brought a Mighty word from God. With the help of Deaconess Carolyn Churchill and Mother Wilma Nance, the church started an Indoor Yard sale Fundraise. The Saints rally together and started to donate items, they had everything you can imagine from refrigerators, and clothing, down to the sink. It was a great help to the community until we moved out of the building in 2019. Doing the pandemic we started having services on Zoom. The spiritual growth of God’s people has been enhanced as they follow the vision that God has given to Faith Temple. It is with Love, Faith, Grace, Mercy, Faithfulness, Endurance, Willingness to Work, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, and Goodness that we have continued to this day..Our Beliefs
We believe that there is One Eternal God, existent in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
NFCOG Creed
We are the Nation of NFCOG,
Established by God to walk in righteousness and true holiness.
We are committed to seeking God’s perfect will for the direction of our lives;
Fasting and praying, with all supplication, for the resolution of life’s issues;
Studying the Word of God to be biblically sound and equipped to witness;
Leading the lost and unsaved to Christ;
And living a sanctified life that fully demonstrates the love of God.
Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Maker of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and buried;
He descended into hell.
The third day He arose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Who Is NFCOG?
The National Fellowship Churches of God, Inc. (NFCOG) is a governing parent organization for Bible-based churches of all denominations – supporting mission, member, and covenant churches in providing spiritual guidance, and education through its Bible Institute, and various ministries including its Uth4Christ youth group.
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